Home & Garden - 25 September 2007

My friend's dogs have scratched the wall near the door(everytime they want to be let out).They are made of brick and cement.Now they are all rough and no matter how many times she repaints, the same thing happens the very next day.
What is a permanent cheap and easy fix for this?

2007-09-25 06:56:14 · 7 answers · asked by C0TintheACT! 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My living room/dining room is 15x22 and we've just installed hard woods. I want an area rug so my dogs won't be as likely to scratch the floors.
What size should I go with & where online can I find one at a decent price?

2007-09-25 06:53:15 · 10 answers · asked by Roland'sMommy 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Our new sodded blue grass lawn is developing yellow spots along the edges of the lawn in a row and in circles around the trees. We are watering like crazy. What could this be?

2007-09-25 06:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by dawnb 7 in Garden & Landscape

We have a 500 gallon capacity pond with a waterfalls. Pond salt is applied to control algae.
Are there any aquatic plants which can survive a mildly salty water?
(Looking for one which is attractive as well)

2007-09-25 06:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Benjie C 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have feather down pillows, which causes feathers to fly everywhere! Is there something I can do to control the feathers? Besides the obvious, cotton pillows. I love the down pillows, they were a wedding gift to us. I just want to control the feathers instead of them controling the house. They are EVERYWHERE! I take the pillow cases off and the feathers fly around like a whirlwind! Thanks!

2007-09-25 06:39:06 · 5 answers · asked by laura_paura 5 in Other - Home & Garden

This is a chuck-less cordless drill from Black and Decker.

2007-09-25 06:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 05:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my wife and i are moving to a new area that is pretty hot in the summer and mild in the winter in california. we are debating on if we should look for a house with a pool in the back yard or a place with a community pool. what are the pros and cons of both and which would you go with? i am thinking that if it was a community pool we would not use it as much but how often does one really use one in the back yard. is it worth it to have your own? we dont have kids and we dont do much entertainng. thanks!

2007-09-25 05:59:22 · 7 answers · asked by whosajiggawhat? 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It is an Ann Taylor shirt, label says dry clean only. The cost to do so is $45.00. If I can wash it, do you know the best kind of soap etc. to wash it with?

2007-09-25 05:54:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-25 05:37:02 · 11 answers · asked by john t 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My moms house has been leaking water in the basement for years. I fixed all the leaks but I'm wondering if there's a way of checking for mold it smells damp and I just want to make sure without calling in somebody?

2007-09-25 05:30:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a compost bin for pickup by our local garbage collection company, they come by once a week to pick up our composted waste materials... food scraps, used napkins, yard waste from the backyard, etc... how long does it actually take for these materials to break down into soil? How does that process work?

2007-09-25 05:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by Heather F 1 in Garden & Landscape

hi, how much, would a 2 storey extension, with a mineral felt roof cost, its 3.5 metres x 4.5 metres, just a standard box. south east england, brighton, just a ball park figure, cheers alan

2007-09-25 05:21:25 · 3 answers · asked by alan p 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 05:19:22 · 13 answers · asked by Sophia T 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-09-25 05:10:54 · 2 answers · asked by homer742 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have the paint it is john deere green and yellow i need to find something to do as a border but cant find any john deere stuff thats looks like it would be good for kids room......please help!

2007-09-25 05:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by Bobbie F 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My apartment manager doesnt do her job, i've got a heater that needs replaced in the kitchen my kitchen cabinet fell of 6 months ago i've tried to attach it several times. but the metal pieces are just grinding away because its not lined up right, my refridgerater doesnt keep my frozen food froze, it leaks water out the back causing a mold problem underneath it. The heater in my sons room will shut off completely for hours, and that isnt good in winter in the north. My bathroom is directly over the kitchen and the toilet leaks into the kitchen light then onto the floor YUCK. Among other problems. With noise in the apartments, my hot water heater is not staying hot enough for a 20 minute shower and the temp has been turned up on it.
the list just goes on! How do I go about getting things fixed with out footing the bill?

2007-09-25 05:04:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello, the house we just moved has a concrete step/stoop going from the garage back door to the backyard. It is not very big. It has sunk into the ground. It is not attached to the house. It is in good condition, but needs to be raised. Is there a way to just raise it back up to the level of the garage back door again without it sinking again? Do I have to make another one? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

2007-09-25 05:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by subzerobears 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My new home has a mix of copper and aluminum wiring. My mother used a shop vac in one of the recepticles last week and blew two of them in my bedroom. Then this weekend my brother was replacing my exhaust fan in the bathroom and that proceeded to blow the entire bedroom and bathroom including ceiling fans, lights and all recepticles. Does anyone have any ideas?

2007-09-25 04:50:15 · 11 answers · asked by Vanessa R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

k - my sink has been slow for awhile, it now takes upward of 2 hours to drain a sink full? I know, I know Draino would HELP, but what is the next step - besides plumber. Don’t want to call plumber cause of cost... could anyone tell me what that would run, if that is the best route?

HELP

2007-09-25 04:45:59 · 8 answers · asked by kub2 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-09-25 04:40:07 · 7 answers · asked by B B J K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The coat was left on a radiator airer, which melted palstic into the fibres of a gorgeous coat I am not willing to part with! Have tried: nail polish remover, white spirit, ironing it with brown paper, with kitchen roll - to no avail. A bit gets removed, but nowhere near enough. Please please help!!!

2007-09-25 04:35:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

whats your favorite bar or liquid soap and why do you like it? I love caress body wash liquid cause it makes my skin feel baby soft and it smells so good!

2007-09-25 04:31:34 · 10 answers · asked by robin r 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-09-25 04:31:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

In our new house, you can see straight down into the drain in the shower. I know this not normal. There is a bad smell (sewage) coming from there. I'm not sure if it is missing the p trap or what. Me and my husband went down to the basement and looked. Didn't help because we really know nothing about that. But my guess is the plumbing for the shower and toilet are running together and there should be seperation somehow? I can't find anyone to help with this, and we've been living there almost a year. It's the spare shower, but I'd still like to open the door and use it sometime.

2007-09-25 04:20:40 · 5 answers · asked by gizmos_dreamer 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone assist with the above? if there is an opening window in the space where an indoor toilet is to be installled, does it still require mechanical ventilation (that is, a fan)

2007-09-25 04:11:10 · 10 answers · asked by busterdomino 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

for a substitute for wall tiles

2007-09-25 04:09:55 · 2 answers · asked by GEORGE M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

it is showing the worst on the grooves that make up the natural imperfections in the wood. it almost looks like soap scum.

It is equal over all the cabinets; It is not just near the stove.

2007-09-25 03:54:34 · 2 answers · asked by cheezelord 2 in Other - Home & Garden

It is some wildflower iris seeds not bulbs.

2007-09-25 03:53:40 · 4 answers · asked by kimedwards0108 2 in Garden & Landscape

it is showing the worst on the grooves that make up the natural imperfections in the wood. it almost looks like soap scum.

It is equal over all the cabinets; It is not just near the stove.

2007-09-25 03:53:29 · 2 answers · asked by cheezelord 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)